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On December 2, 1766, Sweden became the first country in the world to write freedom of the press into its constitution.
Among several things, Sweden’s Freedom of the Press Act allows anyone to publish books, journals and newspapers. The public authorities have no right to examine or censor what has been written in advance.
Freedom of the press is based on freedom of expression and speech – a cornerstone of most democracies.
Source: Sharing Sweden
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